A four-story brick building stands in the middle of a block in this 6-1/2" x 4-1/2" black and white photograph. The building has windows on each floor and a fire escape running down the side. "Harpham Bros. Co., Harnes and Saddle Factory" is painted on the side of the building. The building is surrounded by other brick buildings of various heights; a sidewalk runs in front of the buildings. Several cars are parked along the street. "Harpham Bros. Co" is written on the photograph.
The Harpham Brothers Company built a four-story harness and saddle factory at 808 P Street in Lincoln in 1904, twenty years after the enterprise began with the two owners as its only employees. The company and its trademark, "H.P. Brand" remained active until the mid 1950's, manufacturing a variety of leather goods from harnesses and saddles to belts, briefcases, and golf bags. The building was renovated by Jon Camp and his partners in 1984 as the cornerstone of Haymarket Square, a pioneering project in the revitalization of the Haymarket Landmark District. To the right of the tall building is the two-story Veith Building, constructed in 1884. At the time of this 1928 photo, the little building housed Harry Mulliner Cigar Co., which advertised "El Verso" and San Felice" cigars in the window and wall signs. The single-story building east (right) of Mulliner's, with the striped awning has since been demolished and the entrance to the Haymarket Square courtyard makes use of the opening created by that removal.
